Ducks Unlimited Conservation Issues Briefing: Vol. 1, #11

Two Minnesota lakes
under new management

More than 600 acres of wetlands and shallow lakes in Minnesota are under new management by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, as Designated Wildlife Management Lakes. Read more

Could ducks be blowin' in the wind?

Research by a University of North Dakota graduate student and Ducks Unlimited will shed some light on what a burgeoning wind energy movement will have on waterfowl in breeding areas. Read more

Where to hunt withyour Duck Stamp dollars

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has developed a new Web site aimed at helping people find hunting opportunities on national wildlife refuges. More than 300 refuges allow public hunting, and more than 2 million hunters visit refuges every year. Read more

Don't go to Washington to be a leader for waterfowl – let Washington come to you!

Ducks Unlimited members and supporters are excellent advocates for wetlands and waterfowl, calling and e-mailing their members of Congress to push for policies and programs that benefit waterfowl. A few even make trips to Washington, D.C., to meet with their congressmen. Read more

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About Ducks Unlimited...Ducks Unlimited conserves, restores and manages wetlands and associated habitats for North America's waterfowl. These habitats also benefit other wildlife and people. Our vision is wetlands sufficient to fill the skies with waterfowl today, tomorrow and forever.